Steel City Squares + Pgh Contra! October Dance

Name: Steel City Squares + Pgh Contra! October Dance
Start: 2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-24T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Wightman School Community Bldg

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 07:30 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wightman School Community Bldg | Pittsburgh, PA

The SCS October dance is a special one this year- we're sharing it with Pittsburgh Contra! We're joining them in their regular space and time slot (NOTE: DAY AND LOCATION CHANGES) to bring yinz a night of both squares AND contra!
Contra is a traditional dance style similar to square dancing that originates from English and Scottish country dance. It is also done with a live caller and band, and many figures overlap between the two styles. This dance will include both contra and squares from a caller adept at both. All dances will be taught beforehand and called throughout.
7:30-8pm - Introductory Lesson
8-11pm - Dance
Caller: Gaye Fifer (Pgh)
Band: Old Reliables, from Vermont (Jenny Monfore, fiddle; Larry Unger, guitar)
LOCATION: Wightman School Community Building
5604 Solway St, PGH, 15217
The dance is in the gym, accessible by stairs or elevator.
Like always, the dance is beginner- and family-friendly!
There is a water fountain outside the gym, and shared snacks (feel free to contribute).
$15 suggested donation at the door, cash or Venmo, to cover the cost of the space and pay our musicians and caller. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! Children 12 & under are free.